Viewpoint  2008

Harriet Murray has published numerous articles with the purpose of educating
those looking to buy or sell property in the Puerto Vallarta area.

January 1, 2008
Pre-Construction Report
Much of the recent real estate growth in Puerto Vallarta has occurred due to the increase in new developments and projects throughout the entire Bahia de Banderas area.
February 1, 2008
"Holding Our Own"
An economic principle of supply and demand predicts that in a competitive market, price will function to equalize the quantity demanded by consumers and the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in an economic equilibrium of price and quantity. Change in equilibrium is reflected in a shift of demand or supply.
March 1, 2008
Mexico from a World Perspective
The Mexican Chamber of Commerce for Tourism and Services has released figures for 2007.
April 1, 2008
New Real Estate Products in the Bay of Banderas
With the arrival to two powerful developers, Nuevo Vallarta transformed. A big impetus to buyer interest was the creation of two good golf clubs with food and sport.
May 1, 2008
Reporting Rental Income on Mexican Properties
The law has become more formal over the years and the procedures the country has now to seek and find those not reporting income.
June 1, 2008
Strategy and Supply in a Changing Market
Summary of a pricing strategy in today’s market.
July 1, 2008
Notes from Abroad
Recently I returned from the FIABCI International Congress from real estate developers and agents.
August 1, 2008
Real Estate is Local
Little news is reported on the greed factor creating financial markets for weak mortgages, which were sold as “securities”.
September 1, 2008
Using Common Sense in Real Estate
The person giving you advice or counsel may assume that you understand how things are done.
October 1, 2008
Hot to buy Real Estate in Mexico
If you are a foreigner buying in another country, how are you going to know what questions to ask?
November 1, 2008
"Glad to be in Puerto Vallarta, Bay of Banderas"
After following the news media, and talking to clients and friends, I have come to the realization that I am fortunate to be living and working in this area of Mexico.
December 1, 2008
What you should know as buyer of real estate in Mexico.
In order to permit foreign investment in restricted areas, the Mexican government created the "fideicomiso".

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